Walker Lovell
Process Engineer
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Process Engineer
Location: Derbyshire
Travel: Occasional travel between sites
Make a Measurable Impact on Plant Performance
An opportunity for an experienced Process Engineer to take ownership of process improvement within an established industrial manufacturing business. Drive meaningful improvements in efficiency, reliability, and operational performance, while mentoring a junior engineer and helping shape best practices across the site.
Package & Benefits
- Bonus: 6% annual bonus
- Benefits: Additional company benefits to be confirmed
Why This Business?
Join a globally established industrial manufacturing group with a strong commitment to operational excellence, technical innovation, and continuous improvement. With established manufacturing operations and access to wider Group expertise, this is an opportunity to influence plant performance, introduce sustainable improvements, and contribute to long-term operational success.
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What You'll Be Doing
- Drive process optimization to improve plant stability, throughput, yield, energy efficiency, and overall operational performance.
- Lead continuous improvement initiatives, identifying process losses, investigating root causes, and implementing solutions that deliver measurable results.
- Develop and strengthen operating standards, using performance data, KPIs, and technical expertise to improve plant reliability and consistency.
- Provide technical guidance and mentorship to a junior Process Engineer, collaborating with production, maintenance, and engineering teams to embed improvements.
What You'll Bring
- Proven process engineering experience within a heavy industrial, mineral processing, or continuous manufacturing environment.
- A relevant engineering qualification, supported by practical experience in process optimization and continuous improvement.
- Strong technical and analytical capabilities, including performance monitoring, root cause analysis, and operational problem-solving.
- The ability to influence and develop others, with the confidence to mentor junior engineers and work effectively across operational teams.
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Who This Suits
You're an experienced, hands-on Process Engineer who enjoys solving complex operational challenges and delivering tangible improvements on the plant floor.
You're comfortable taking ownership of technical improvements, working closely with production teams, and sharing your knowledge with developing engineers.
You're looking for an opportunity to combine technical expertise, practical problem-solving, and mentoring within an established manufacturing operation.
Apply now for a confidential conversation with Walker Lovell.
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